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The Buzz| Louisville mini maker faire call for makers

Calling all Do-It-Yourselfers - The 2nd annual Louisville Mini Maker Faire has announced its Call for Makers. The local event, based on the original Maker Faire in California (which draws a crowd of around 15,000) is set for Saturday, September 27.
Louisville Mini Maker Faire welcomes “makers” of all types including science, technology and engineering, arts and crafts, food, beverages and greentech, and many other disciplines.

The Buzz| Louisville mini maker faire call for makers

Calling all do-it-yourselfers: The 2nd annual Louisville Mini Maker Faire has announced its Call for Makers. The local event, based on the original Maker Faire in California (which draws a crowd of around 15,000) is set for Sept. 27.

Louisville Mini Maker Faire welcomes “makers” of all types, including science, technology and engineering; arts and crafts; food, beverages and greentech; and many other disciplines.

Exhibits include a display of skills and creations in 3D printing, robotics, drones, engineering and artistry. Local craft up-cycler Good Garbage has already announced its intention to participate, and additional makers are invited to share in the fun.

All the cool kids are doing it, including Mayor Greg Fischer who has signed on to be a Maker Mayor, joining 22 other mayors across the country in support of boosting manufacturing and entrepreneurship.

So get your ideas together and start making. The call for makers is open through Aug. 31. Applications and more information are available at www.makerfairelou.org or on Twitter at @makerfairelou.